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31. Yes, I have overcome acid reflux

Reply to leftyladyfrommo (Original post)

Sun Nov 23, 2014, 09:03 PM

Nov 2014

by eliminating Carrageenan from my diet. Still overweight, but no reflux, no extra pillows, and no Prilosec.

The Natural Ingredient You Should Ban From Your Diet

http://www.prevention.com/food/healthy-eating-tips/carrageenan-natural-ingredient-you-should-ban-your-diet

Review of harmful gastrointestinal effects of carrageenan in animal experiments.
J K Tobacman

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1242073/

STOMACH ACHES CAUSED BY CARRAGEENAN

Carrageenan is a commonly used food additive that is
extracted from red seaweed by using powerful alkali
solvents. These solvents would remove the tissues
and skin from your hands as readily as would any acid.

Carrageenan is a thickening agent. It's the vegetarian
equivalent of casein, the same protein that is isolated
from milk and used to thicken foods. Casein is also
used to produce paints, and is the glue used to hold
a label to a bottle of beer. Carrageenan is the magic
ingredient used to de-ice frozen airplanes sitting on
tarmacs during winter storms.

http://www.notmilk.com/carageenan.html

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Has anyone out there successfully overcome acid reflux disease? [View all] leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 OP

There are many different factors that effect acid reflux liberal N proud Dec 2012 #1

i like gaviscon mopinko Dec 2012 #2

Take generic prilosec and forget it. Hoyt Dec 2012 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author FLyellowdog Jan 2014 #24

I've lost about 20 pounds leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 #4

I had that issue. Most every night at bedtime. Shadowflash Dec 2012 #5

That vinagar with the 'mother' libodem Dec 2012 #6

I think smoking pot doesn't help. leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 #7

Sleep with KC Dec 2012 #8

Caffeine, nicotine and alcohol also make it worse Warpy Dec 2012 #10

Quitting wheat made a difference for me Warpy Dec 2012 #9

I also saw where taking melatonin with the pills helps. leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 #11

No, I'm resigned to being on them for the rest of my life Warpy Dec 2012 #12

I have Sjogren's, and was surprised to find out that hedgehog Dec 2012 #13

I broke down and bought prilosec again - and melatonin leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 #14

DGL otohara Dec 2012 #15

Habits of a GERD Sufferer RS1248 Jan 2013 #16

I don't eat much past 3 o'clock... hunter Jan 2013 #17

I bought something OTC called "Omeprazole" which is LibGranny Jan 2013 #18

generic Prilosec AAO Mar 2014 #25

I've been on Omeprazole for over a decade. safeinOhio Mar 2014 #26

I have been drinking eight ounces a day of Aloe Vera for years. unapatriciated Jan 2013 #19

What kind? nomoreflux Jan 2014 #22

I work at Trader Joes and buy their brand unapatriciated Jan 2014 #23

I have had reflux for 12 years. revolution breeze Feb 2013 #20

I've had this problem nana sew dear Mar 2013 #21

It helps to know the cause ballardgirl Aug 2014 #27

I've used DGL and it does help. leftyladyfrommo Aug 2014 #28

what works for me lululu Sep 2014 #29

I'm taking Nexium right now. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2014 #30

Yes, I have overcome acid reflux PADemD Nov 2014 #31

acid reflux and/or GERD is horrible. My Dr recommends that you auntAgonist Nov 2014 #32

Mine was much, much worse before I had to go gluten and lactose free pnwmom Jul 2015 #33